Martina garcia biography

Martina García (bullfighter)

19th-century Spanish woman bullfighter

For the Colombian model, film and television actress, see Martina García.

Birth nameMarta Martina García
NicknameLagartijo mujeril
NationalitySpanish
Born(1814-07-25)25 July 1814
Colmenar de Oreja, Spain
Died27 July 1882(1882-07-27) (aged 68)
Madrid, Spain
OccupationBullfighter
Years active1837–1880

Marta Martina García (Spanish:[maˈɾiamaɾˈtinaɣaɾˈθia]; 25 July 1814[1] – 27 July 1882) was a 19th-century Spanish bullfighter known as "Lagartijo mujeril" ("Womanly Lizard") or "La Martina".[2] She dominated all types of bullfighting, and stood out for being one of the few women bullfighters in her time who fought bulls alongside men. Antonio García-Ramos y Vázquez in Veinte temas taurinos writes that Francisco Arjona Herrera, known as "Cúchares", stands out among them.

Discrepancies

Some writers are of the opinion that Martina García was born in Guillena near Seville, while others, like José María de Cossío in his

Martina García

Martina García, born on June 27, 1981, in Bogotá, Colombia, has become a notable name in the domestic and international entertainment industry. With her captivating performances and versatile acting skills, García has made a significant mark in film and television.

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García's career began in Colombia, where she quickly gained recognition and appreciation from both the public and media. Her versatility and dedication were evident from the start, leading her to various opportunities in the local entertainment scene. However, it was her international projects that truly showcased her range of skills and propelled her career to new heights.

One of García's most notable roles was as Maritza in the second season of the Netflix crime drama "Narcos" (2016). Her portrayal of the complex character brought her widespread acclaim and introduced her to a global audience, a moment that made her fans and the Colombian public proud. García's performance in "Narcos" showcased her ability to bring depth and nuance to her

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Martina García

Co-star of French-Spanish co-production Operation E, scheduled to hit Colombian Screens in March
 
Born in Bogota on June 27, 1981, Martina began combining acting and modeling careers at a young age and has been the face of teen clothing lines such as Gas Evolution and Jeans & Jackets. Martina took third place in the Elite "Look de Klass" contest and studied at the Paco Barrero Academy, the Studio XXI Foundation, with Alfonso Ortiz, and at the Juan Carlos Corazza Acting School in Madrid. She also traveled to London to study at the Central School of Speech & Drama, where she worked with Vincent Cassel and Ewan McGregor, star of Moulin Rouge and Star Wars.
 
Martina says the following about Operation E: "Telling a true story is always a risk, but wi

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